The Cultural Welcome, 6-12 October
The Cultural Welcome is back for its second year: a week-long festival designed to connect you with the incredible theatres, galleries, music venues, and cultural spaces right on your doorstep.
University news
-
Read more: The Cultural Welcome, 6-12 October
-
Canvas is here!
Read more: Canvas is here!Canvas is now live, replacing Blackboard as the place you’ll find your course materials, submit work, and connect with your studies online – anytime and anywhere.
-
University-wide network disruption
Read more: University-wide network disruptionEssential work is scheduled to take place at 8am to Midday Saturday, 6 September. It is not anticipated that students will experience disruption during this time, but should be aware that this will be an “at risk” period.
-
Our commitment to freedom of speech and academic freedom
Read more: Our commitment to freedom of speech and academic freedomOur new Policy on Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom, and updated Code of Practice, will come into effect from 1 August 2025. Find out more.
-
Supporting you with issues of harassment and sexual misconduct
Read more: Supporting you with issues of harassment and sexual misconductFrom August 2025, all universities in England must meet new rules from the Office for Students about how we support students with issues like harassment, sexual misconduct and gender-based violence. Here’s all of the support available at Manchester.
-
National Student Survey results 2025 – an upward trajectory
Read more: National Student Survey results 2025 – an upward trajectoryOur latest NSS results, which are the views of our final year undergraduates, were released yesterday (9 July). We are pleased to see an upward trajectory across all areas – indeed, a 5% increase in positivity overall which is the biggest rise across Russell Group institutions.
-
New Personal Relationships Policy
Read more: New Personal Relationships PolicyUnderstanding our new position on employee-student relationships, including which relationships are now prohibited and what is expected of employees.
-
University of Manchester ranked number 1 yet again for positive social and environmental impact
Read more: University of Manchester ranked number 1 yet again for positive social and environmental impactThe University has been ranked in first place in the UK and Europe and second in the world for benefitting society and the environment by Times Higher Education for the third year running.
-
New Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students
Read more: New Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and StudentsStarting on 1 August, Jenn Hallam BSc, MSc, PhD, SFHEA, will be the new Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students.
-
Refurbishments to AGLC and Main Library: Updates on opening hours and closure dates over the summer
Read more: Refurbishments to AGLC and Main Library: Updates on opening hours and closure dates over the summerAlan Gilbert Learning Commons (AGLC) has is now open. Key refurbishments are ongoing in the Main Library. Find out more about alternative provision and how to access Library Services.
-
UoM students launch award-nominated app to bridge the life skills gap
Read more: UoM students launch award-nominated app to bridge the life skills gapA team of student innovators from the University of Manchester has developed Clarify, a mobile app designed to help young people navigate the often-overlooked aspects of adult life. From understanding payslips and pensions to housing rights and professional communication.
-
Big ideas for a bold future: Manchester 2035
Read more: Big ideas for a bold future: Manchester 2035You brought the ideas, the energy, and the big questions, and now we’re using your feedback to shape the University’s next 10-year strategy.
-
Help shape the future of student housing (and you could win £250!)
Read more: Help shape the future of student housing (and you could win £250!)Where you live is a big part of your student experience. That’s why we want to hear about your experience of house hunting and student accommodation. Take the short survey and you could win £250.
-
What’s new after Easter?
Read more: What’s new after Easter?Here’s a quick roundup of what’s happening after the Easter break—from SEAtS reminders and safety support to free buses, film screenings, and more.
-
New free bus service from Manchester Victoria – 8-week trial begins 6 May
Read more: New free bus service from Manchester Victoria – 8-week trial begins 6 MayWe’re launching an 8-week trial of free travel on the 41 bus for all students. Simply show your university pass to the driver at Manchester Victoria (Stop NU) and enjoy a free ride straight to campus!